tsara

Khoekhoe

Etymology

Possibly from an extinct South Cushitic language. Compare with Iraqw tsiri (bird).

Noun

tsara ? (dual, plural)

  1. bird

References

  • Words of apparent Arabic and CUSHITIC origin in Khoekhoe and Kalahari KHOE languages of southern Africa: how did they get there, and what are the implications?[1], 2023